Italian Bread

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
2	tablespoons	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
1	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, pronounced 'sawlt', is a finely ground mineral primarily composed of sodium chloride. It is the most common type of salt used in everyday cooking and seasoning. Above and beyond its basic uses, table Read more...
1	envelope	Quick Rise Yeast
3	cups	All-purpose Flour	All-purpose Flour All-purpose flour, pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour' is a staple in baking and cooking. It's a flexible ingredient made from wheat that has been milled to remove the bran and germ, leaving behind the endosperm Read more...
1	cup	Milk	Milk Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink. Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it Read more...
1/4	cup	Unsalted Butter	Unsalted Butter Unsalted butter pronounced 'uhn-SAWL-tid BUH-tur' is butter that has no added salt, offering the pure, sweet cream flavor of butter. This type of butter is preferred in baking and cooking because it allows Read more...
1	tablespoon	Olive Oil » approximately	Olive Oil Olive oil, derived from olives, is a versatile cooking oil with a rich history and a distinctive flavor. It is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and offers numerous health benefits. Read more...
1	large	Egg	Egg Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor. Eggs are nutritious, Read more...
1	teaspoon	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
1	tablespoon	Sesame Seeds

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
1 Hour	30 Minutes	1 hour 30 minutes

Directions:

Before baking, preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5

1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, salt, yeast, and flour.

2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until very warm, about 125°F.

3. With a wooden spoon, gradually stir the warmed liquid into the dry flour mixture.

4. Stir until completely combined, adding more flour by the tablespoon, if necessary, to make a soft dough.

5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.

6. Shape the dough into a ball, and place in a large greased bowl.

7. Brush lightly with olive oil.

8. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

9. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

10. Grease a large baking sheet.

11. In a small bowl, beat the egg and water until blended.

12. Punch down the dough and place on the baking sheet.

13. Shape into a 14-inch-long loaf.

14. Brush the top of the bread with the egg and water mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

15. Cut two diagonal slashes on top of the loaf.

16. Bake 25 minutes to 30 minutes in the preheat oven, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

17. Cool on a wire rack.

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Before baking, preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas Mark 5

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